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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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